Special Education Teacher – Washington Learning Center

New Ulm Public Schools is a regional center of educational excellence. Our vision is: “Empowering our learning community through equitable, engaging and innovative programming.” Our schools and staff provide challenging and engaging academic programs for all students. Student success in academics, fine arts and athletics are reasons students and families come to New Ulm.

We offer an early learning center for preschool and kindergarten students, including a community education center. This center includes many outdoor and indoor active learning spaces. Jefferson Elementary provides programming for grades 1-4, focusing on small group instruction, responsive classroom, STEM opportunities and core curriculum. We offer a middle school structure and environment for grades 5-8, focused on advisory, exploratory, and experiential learning opportunities. Our high school is for grades 9-12, offering college, vocational and work ready courses. We have many opportunities for fine arts and athletics for all students. A Career Technical Education (CTE) Center provides students with opportunities in automotive, welding, manufacturing, fabrication, engineering, construction careers and cabinetry.              

Positions available:                 
TEACHER – SPECIAL EDUCATION – 1.0 FTE
 
Location:                                
Washington Learning Center, an early learning Pre-K and Kindergarten center.  910 14^th North, New Ulm MN
                                               
Description/Requirements:    
MN Special Education Teacher License required with a desired emphasis in ECSE, EBD, ABS, and/or ASD. Teacher will work with Pre-K and kindergarten students and manage a caseload.
 
Desired Skills:                                   

1.  Experience with behavior intervention and management strategies.
2.  Experience with social skills instruction and interventions.
3.  Experience with play-based learning.
4.  Knowledgeable in multi-tiered systems of support.
5.  Ability to organize and carry out individualized programs for children.
6.  Ability to work collaboratively with a team to collect and analyze data.
7.  Ability to communicate with parents and colleagues.
8.  Ability to train and guide paraprofessionals.

 
Start Date:                              
2024-2025 School year
           
Wage/Benefits:                       
Dependent on experience; per Teacher Union Agreement; Benefit package available.
                                               
Application Deadline:            
Internal and external application accepted until the position is filled.
                                                
Application Available:          
www.newulm.k12.mn.us or www.applitrack.com/newulm/onlineapp/

A resume, credentials, transcripts and a copy of your teaching license are required to be attached to your online application. 

Questions:                             
Please contact New Ulm Public Schools Administrative offices at 507-233-6180.
 
The school district shall require that applicants for school district positions, who receive an offer of employment, submit to a criminal history background check at the applicant’s expense.  All final offers of employment are contingent upon background check results.
 
The employer reserves the right to make assignments of employees to particular buildings.  New Ulm ISD is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
 
For more information on New Ulm Public Schools and the city of New Ulm, please visit the following resources:
New Ulm Public Schools: www.newulm.k12.mn.us
City of New Ulm: http://www.ci.new-ulm.mn.us
New Ulm Chamber of Commerce: http://www.newulm.com/
Careers in New Ulm video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t32wGisMkWI